Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Eswatini or Europe & Central Asia?

Eswatini, at 15.1% against 2.9% in Europe & Central Asia as of 2024.

How many years of comparable data are there for Eswatini and Europe & Central Asia?

24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.

Where does this data come from?

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Eswatini vs Europe & Central Asia: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Eswatini

15.1%

in 2024

Europe & Central Asia

2.9%

in 2024

Eswatini rank

39th

Europe & Central Asia rank

39th

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time

Eswatini
Europe & Central Asia

How they compare

Eswatini currently reports 15.1% against 2.9% in Europe & Central Asia, a difference of 12.2%.

That makes Eswatini's figure about 5.1 times Europe & Central Asia's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Eswatini has been ahead every year.

Eswatini ranks 39th and Europe & Central Asia ranks 39th of 171 countries.

Eswatini has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Eswatini	Europe & Central Asia	Difference	Ahead
2000s	14.0%	4.8%	9.2%	Eswatini
2010s	19.6%	2.8%	16.8%	Eswatini
2020s	14.2%	2.9%	11.3%	Eswatini

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Eswatini or Europe & Central Asia?: Eswatini, at 15.1% against 2.9% in Europe & Central Asia as of 2024.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Eswatini and Europe & Central Asia?: 12.2%, with Eswatini ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eswatini and Europe & Central Asia?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Eswatini and Europe & Central Asia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Eswatini ranks 39th and Europe & Central Asia ranks 39th of 171 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Unit: % of population
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 218 places, 5,187 data points, 2001–2024
Last refreshed: 29 October 2026

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.